5 Things You Should Never Say At Work
There are a few things you should never say at your workplace.
No matter how good you are at what you do or what goals you have achieved within the company, there
are some expressions that can instantly change the perception your colleagues have about you,
putting you in a bad light forever and potentially damaging your career in a very short time.
Now let's see what these 5 things you should never say are.
1. "We have always worked this way"
In the current era, changes occur at speeds never experienced before. In particular,
the changes brought by technology are so rapid that even something that was
considered “normal” six months ago could in some cases be considered already obsolete today.
Thinking you can sit back and relax after learning a new system or process, hoping that it will last
forever, means preparing yourself for failure. Be open to change, as in most cases
changes are for the better. Saying "we've always worked
this way" and rejecting proposals for change even before trying to fully understand the
long-term benefit that change would bring, would make you look lazy and narrow-minded.
In most cases if you really keep doing things the way they've always been done,
you're missing out on a big chance to progress and make your life easier.
2. “It's not my fault”
Never put the blame on others, unless it is totally unavoidable. Be responsible. If
you played a role – however small - in something that went wrong,
admit it. If not, provide an impartial, objective explanation of what happened.
Stick to the facts, and let your boss and colleagues come to their conclusions.
The moment you start pointing fingers is also when people start seeing you as someone who
doesn't take responsibility for their actions. Building yourself a reputation as the blamer
could have very negative consequences. Some of your colleagues may even avoid working with you,
while others will not hesitate to pay you back in the same way when something goes wrong.
3. "It is not part of my job"
Saying this may suggest that you are willing to do only the bare minimum to continue getting
your salary, and that is not usually well seen. If you are asked to do something that you find
goes beyond your duties, the best approach is to carry out that task with enthusiasm and try
to get the best out of it. Later, once the task has been completed, schedule a meeting
with your boss to discuss your role within the company and the opportunity to update your job
description. By doing so, you will show openness. In addition, this will allow you and your boss
to develop a long-term understanding of the tasks you should, and should not, perform going forward.
4. "It's not fair" Moaning and whining about something
being unfair is unlikely to fix the problem. Furthermore, in most cases this is just your
opinion and therefore not necessarily a valid reflection of the reality of the situation.
If you feel something is not right just stick to the facts, be collaborative,
and leave out your personal interpretation when reporting your concern to your boss or colleagues.
For example, you could say: "I noticed that you assigned the project I was
hoping to work on to John instead. Would you mind telling me what led
you to this choice? I would like to know why you thought I was not the best choice,
so I will be able to work on that and get the next project assigned to me.”
5. "I hate this job"
The last thing people want to hear at work is a person who continuously complains about
how much they hate their job. This attitude labels you as a negative person and lowers
the morale of the group. Leaders are quick to spot these types of people, and they also
know that in most cases there are enthusiastic replacements waiting right around the corner.
Always remember that you are not a tree; if you hate your job so
much you can always leave and find another one. Don’t spit on the plate where you eat.
And now tell us, do you say any of these things at work or do you have
a colleague who makes one or more of these mistakes regularly that popped
straight into your mind while watching this video? Let us know in the comments section.
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